Thomson 2-8300A Users Manual
Model 28300
2 in 1 - Internet Phone
User’s Guide
Quick
Set-Up
Guide
on page 6
can be used with the internet
or as a landline telephone
Equipment Approval Information
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and
is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for
Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information
to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and
still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the
sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number
of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local
telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must
comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone
equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone
from your line.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what
will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualied installer.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the
telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service
may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such
action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such
temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary
discontinuance; () afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to
bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules
and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations
or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with
FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your
telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to
maintain uninterrupted service.
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference; and () This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is
“receiving” the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and
receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has
prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Ofce, Washington, D.C. 040. Please specify stock number
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,47,009.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0 centimeters between the
radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.”
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when
used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance
with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Information for DECT Product
This 8300 telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates in the
1.9GHz to 1.93GHz frequency range.
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SE E M ARK ING ON BO TTO M / BA CK OF PRO DUC T
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCL AMATION
POINT W ITHIN THE
TRIANGL E IS A
WARNING S IGN
ALERTIN G YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUC TIONS
ACCOMPANYI NG
THE PRO DUCT.
CAUTION:
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Connect to
traditional phone
system
Connect to
Skype™
Get Connected Easily
System Requirements
Recommended:
PC running Windows 2000 or XP
1 GHz processor
256 MB RAM
30 MB free space on hard drive
Cable, DSL or equivalent broadband
connection to Internet Standard
PSTN line (RJ-11)
Minimum:
PC running Windows 2000 or XP
400 MHz processor
128 MB RAM
10M free disk space on hard drive
Internet Connection (either dial-up:
minimum 33.6 Kbps modem, or any
broadband: cable, DSL, etc.)
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steps
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setup your
GE 28300 USB DECT
step 1
download and install Skype™
software from www.skype.com
1. go to website: www.skype.com
2. download the free software
3. follow the install wizard
1. put the CD into the CD-rom
drive of your computer
2. double click the setup icon
3. follow the install wizard
1. plug in power cord
2. connect to your landline
socket with phone cable
3. connect to USB port when
prompted by CD-rom
step 2
install the software in
the CD to your computer
step 3
connect the GE 28300 to your
computer and landline respectively
now you can make and receive
both traditional phone calls
& VOIP calls
traditional
phone calls
VOIP
calls
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Introduction
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SKYLINK™ Dual Phone Utility
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic
safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product
and save them for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you
should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in
case the power in your home goes out.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist (for model 28300xx1)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Base
2 AAA
batteries
AC power
adaptor
Belt
clip
Battery
compartment
cover
Telephone
line cord
SKYLINK™
CD ROM
For Model 28300xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, belt clip, cover
and AAA batteries than shown above.
Handset
Install
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Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone with a landline, you need an RJ11C type
modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured
here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call
your local phone company to nd out how to get one installed.
Wall plate
Modular
telephone
line jack
Installation
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
INSTALLATION NOTE: This product operates at a frequency of
1.9GHz. to provide communication with minimal interference
from other electronic devices. To further minimize the possibility
of interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not
be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave oven, or VCR. If
interference continues, move the cordless telephone further away
from these appliances.
Important Installation Guidelines
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, uorescent lighting, microwave
ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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Handset Layout
earpiece
display
Soft Key Left (SKL/ | )
(button)
5/6Navigational
(button)
Landline (button)
[traditional call]
speaker
(button)
*
(button)
REDIAL/flash
(button)
Base Layout
PAGE
(indicator)
CHARGE
(indicator)
IN USE/CID/VM
(indicator)
Soft Key Right (SKR/ | )
(button)
Skype (button)
[computer call]
END CALL
(button)
#/PAUSE/lock
(button)
INT
(intercom button)
microphone
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Installing the Phone
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the
cordless handset(s).
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury,
use only the Thomson Inc. approved model GP80AAAHC - NiMH
1.2V 800mAh rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride battery, which
is compatible with this unit.
1. Locate batteries and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic
bag and are separate from the handset.
. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset .
3. Insert the batteries.
4. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
Base Station
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and
place your cordless telephone on a level surface near your personal computer.
System Requirements:
Recommended: Minimum:
PC running Windows 000 or XP PC running Windows 000 or XP
1 GHz processor 400 MHz processor
56 MB RAM 18 MB RAM
30 MB free space on your hard drive 10M free disk space on your hard drive
Cable, DSL or equivalent broadband Internet Connection (either dial-up:
connection to Internet minimum 33.6 Kbps modem,
Standard landline (RJ-11) or any broadband: cable, DSL, etc.)
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. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL jack on the back of the base
and the other end into a modular jack.
3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into
the jack on the back of the base.
4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The CHARGE indicator turns on, verifying the
battery is charging.
Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you do not properly
charge the handset, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the model 5-2711 power adaptor that came
with this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit.
Software Installation
Verify that the USB cable is NOT connected to computer before
starting this installation.
1. Insert the SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility CD in your personal computer. Select the
install language, and click [Next] to continue.
-OR-
If the following screen does not appear, nd SKYLINK™ Setup and click on icon to
start the SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility procedure.
. Wait while the program prepares setup. Click [Cancel] ONLY if you wish to stop the
installation.
3. The Welcome screen appears. Click [Next] to continue or [Cancel] to terminate the
procedure.
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4. Select "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click [Next] to continue.
5. The folder where setup installs the les can be changed. The default directory is
“C:\Program Files\SKYLINK\SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility”. Press [Change…] to
change the directory. Click [Next] to continue.
6. The Install screen appears. Click [Install] to continue.
7. Connect USB cable when prompted. Wait 10 seconds, then press [OK].
8. Install is complete. Click [Finish] to exit the program.
NOTE: If the Skype program is not installed on the computer, it will
prompt you to install. Click [Yes], to automatically go to the Skype
website where you can download the Skype software. Click [No] to
cancel.
9. A Skype prompt window will pop-up, select "Allow this program to use Skype" to
assure that the Skylink ™-in-1 Phone Utility works properly with Skype.
Important: If you do not select “Allow this program to use Skype”
the Skype connection will not work with this phone and you will
have to remove and reinstall the
software.
After successful installation, a SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility icon will appear in your
toolbar menu. Right-Click on the icon to view the following options;
Open Monitor Opens the SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility Monitor window,
see SKYLINK™ Operation Guide section for more detail.
SKYLINK™ 2-in-1 Phone Utility
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Start when windows start Automatically starts the SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility
when computer is started or rebooted. This can be turned
ON or OFF as the user prefers.
Exit Closes the SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility.
SKYLINK™ Operation Guide
The "Status" screen indicates SKYLINK™ and Skype are operational.
The "About" screen has information regarding SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Monitor and
gives access to help documents by clicking on.
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The "Tools" screen allows you to register handsets, easily deregister handsets
from the drop down menu, reset your base's PIN code to "0000" and update your
SKYLINK™ software by clicking on the [Start] button in "Online Update".
To Uninstall the Software
If you choose to uninstall the software from the PC.
1. Go to the START/Setting/Control Panel, choose the icon "Add or Remove Programs".
. Select "SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility" from the list and click [Remove] to uninstall.
3. A message box appears. Click [Yes] to continue, or [No] to cancel.
4. After uninstalling the program, click [Finish] to exit.
Programming the Telephone
LCD Standby Screen
The screen displays various information regarding the status of your phone the
handset name, time, battery charge status and wallpaper when idle. It also displays
information when using Skype.
The handset menu gives you access to all of the built-in features. Press the Menu
(SKL) button to display the rst menu Contacts, and press 5 or 6 buttons to
navigate to the desired menu option. Press the OK (SKL) button to activate a menu
option. For details on programming, refer to the applicable section.
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During programming, you may press the Back (SKR) button at any time to exit the
menu and keep the previous setting.
CONTACTS The telephone can store up to 100 entries in the
contacts list with three numbers per entry.
CALL LOG Review Caller ID data (0 record limit) and Skype call
data (unlimited); allows you to review a number and
dial or redial.
TIMER Set time format, clock and alarm settings.
HANDSET SETTINGS Allows you to set preferences for the handset.
BASE SETTINGS Allows you to set preferences for the base.
FUNCTION Games selection.
Timer
There are three programmable menus available: Time Format, Clock and Alarm.
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
. Press the MENU (SKL) button and use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to TIMER.
3. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu.
Time Format
Choose between 1 hour or 4 hour format.
From the TIMER menu;
1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to TIME FORMAT.
. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu.
3. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to 12 Hours or 24 Hours.
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to save your selection.
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